Fajr decade

[3] On 1 February 1979, Ayatollah Khomeini returned to Tehran after a period of exile in France imposed by the Shah of Iran, Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.

[9] Radio Moscow reported that Iranian students living in America were opposed to American interference in Iran's internal affairs, and mounted demonstrations against the White House.

[10] A press conference attended by nearly 300 Iranian and foreign correspondents was held at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday 14 Bahman, at Allawi School No.

[7]The first book on the Iranian crisis, written by Ahmad Naruqi and published in Paris, was called Iran Against the Shah.

[13][14] British foreign secretary David Owen discussed the situation in Iran with his American counterpart during a visit to the US.

In a council on the Islamic Revolution, Mehdi Bazargan was suggested as the Prime Minister of Iran's interim Government.

Because the Iranian monarchy was in danger, the American government opposed their own interests to sell weapons, including several AWACS aircraft.

[16] Ayatollah Taleqani requested a general explanation from the government for the disappearance of a number of air force students.

[17] Henry Kissinger condemned recent events in Iran following the human rights law of the US.

[15] On 7 February 1979, Khomeini spoke with the Kurdish community about the necessity of unity between Shia and Sunni sects of Islam.

At a gathering of lawyers of the High Court, Khomeini expressed that colonialism's plot in create differences between people and clergy.

An American striker, who injured a driver in Isfahan, was condemned by a Sharia court and was released on payment of atonement.

[23] Dahe-ye Fajr is celebrated in various ways, including commemorations at Khomeini's mausoleum and rallies for the achievements of the revolution.

It is organised by the Ministry of Culture and Islamic Guidance, and is the largest public film, theater, and music festival in Iran.